From 1914 To Now: The Most Popular Fashion Icons And Trends In Tennis

1939: How Much Skin In Too Much Skin?

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Women started pushing the boundaries of tennis fashion by the 1940s. Martha Barnett started the trend, shocking everyone with a short skirt and revealing neckline at Wimbledon in 1939. Fans were appalled with how much skin was shown, although it became normal shortly after. The above picture was taken in 1940.

With fashion changing quickly in tennis, it wouldn’t be long before the archaic dress code was overhauled. Sometimes a little leg is a good thing, just ask Gertrude Moran, our next star!